The morning was so soft and lovely. Cool. Magical light. No wind. We got right up and went for a walk up and down all 4 of the side roads leading to other camping circles. Sherman wanted to go up a couple steep hills to follow a scent. I let him lead the way....

We get up and walk a quarter mile away to a Forest Service road going back into the woods. There are a number of places to camp back there an no evidence of recent activity. We’re gonna head back there tonight. Manzanita in bloom. Unknown in bloom. I’m...

Happy birthday dad. This is number 89. Is there a place and a way in which you still feel 16? Or 20? I know you’re body feels old. What about that sense of you? And… thanks for being my dad. 🎂🎁🎶🚀💕🖖🏽 When I pulled in last night there was one car by a large...

We arise early and take a walk up a side road that leads to another camping area. Fascinated by this mountain. The rock sheets just laying over the bubble pushed up from under the surface. Love these tiny flowers dotted in the grass. The sun and rays looked just like...

After breakfast we head up the Jeep trail again. Just past where I saw the woman and child yesterday, the trail ends. There are lots of stickers off-road, so Sherman and I sit down to enjoy the view, then head back to the van. Time to head back up near the end of the...